April 17, 2003
Dynacraft
Industries Inc., of San Rafael, Calif., is voluntarily recalling about 52,900
BMX bicycles. The stems on these bicycles can loosen during use, causing riders
to lose control and fall.
The recall includes two models of 20-inch BMX bicycles. The Next Voltage-model
bicycles are metallic green, have model number 8535-99 and were manufactured
between March 2002 and June 2002. The Vertical Street Blade-model bicycles are
dark blue and chrome colored, have model number 8527-99 and were manufactured
between March 2002 and April 2002. The model name is written on the bicycle
frame, and a label on the frame near the crank housing shows the model number
and manufacture date.
Wal-Mart stores sold the Next Voltage-model bicycles nationwide, including
Puerto Rico, from May 2002 through November 2002 for about $70. Pamida stores
sold the Vertical Street Blade-model bicycles nationwide from April 2002
through April 2003 for about $80.
Consumers should stop using these bicycles immediately and contact Dynacraft
Industries for information on receiving a replacement stem. For more
information, call Dynacraft Industries at (800) 288-1560 between 7 a.m. and 4
p.m. PT Monday through Friday or visit the firm's Web site at http://www.dynacraftbike.com/about_us.htm#recall.